Institution and defence of suits

Q: When did Section 200 of the Indian Succession Act come into force?

Section 200 of the Indian Succession Act, cited as Succession Act 200, came into force on 30 Sep 1925, having been enacted on 30 Sep 1925. It is in force as at the date shown on this page.

In force From 30 Sep 1925 Act 39 of 1925 As on 18 Oct 2026

Act 39 of 1925 Ministry Law and Justice Enacted 30 Sep 1925 In force 30 Sep 1925

Section 200 of the Indian Succession Act, 1925 deals with institution and defence of suits. The curator shall be subject to all orders of the District Judge regarding the institution or the defence of suits, and all suits may be instituted or defended in the name of the curator on behalf of the estate: Provided that an express authority shall be requisite in the order of the curator's appo The Act came into force on 30 Sep 1925.

The curator shall be subject to all orders of the District Judge regarding the institution or the defence of suits, and all suits may be instituted or defended in the name of the curator on behalf of the estate:
Provided that an express authority shall be requisite in the order of the curator's appointment for the collection of debts or rents; but such express authority shall enable the curator to give a full acquittance for any sums of money received by virtue thereof.
Section 200, The Indian Succession Act, 1925 (Act 39 of 1925).

Questions about Section 200

What does Section 200 of the Indian Succession Act deal with?

Section 200 of the Indian Succession Act is headed "Institution and defence of suits". The curator shall be subject to all orders of the District Judge regarding the institution or the defence of suits, and all suits may be instituted or defended in the name of the curator on behalf of the estate: Provided that an express authority shall be requisite in the order of the curator's appo

How do I find court cases under Section 200 of the Indian Succession Act?

In judgments and charge sheets this section is written several ways, and each form finds a different set of orders. These search the full text of every order eCourtsIndia holds, best matches first: Succession Act 200, section 200 Succession Act, section 200 of the Indian Succession Act. Each opens the full list of orders on eCourtsIndia, where it can be narrowed by court, year and outcome.

When did Section 200 of the Indian Succession Act come into force?

Section 200 of the Indian Succession Act, cited as Succession Act 200, came into force on 30 Sep 1925, having been enacted on 30 Sep 1925. It is in force as at the date shown on this page.

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